Ozem

Ozem was one of David's brothers, a son of Jesse.

The name Ozem means “that fasts; their eagerness”

MaleDavid's brotherTribe of JudahUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:15; only referred to as Ozem (אֹ֫צֶם); son of Jesse; a brother of David, Eliab, Abinadab, Shimeah, Nethanel, Raddai, Zeruiah, Abigail(?) and Elihu.

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Family members

Father: Jesse
Mother: Nahash
Siblings: Abigail Abinadab David Eliab Elihu Nethanel Raddai Shimeah Zeruiah

Alternative names

אֹ֫צֶםOzem

Mentions

1 Chronicles 2:15
Ozem sixth, and David seventh.